see now I knew I'd read up that 'traditional' sit ups weren't the best for the body; however these are what's required for entry into the British Army. 44 of them in 2 minutes to be exact:tantrum:

ooo just the info I was looking for! Thanks!

I tried to do a sit up and it just wasn't gonna happen. I have a sore neck/back problems sometimes and even trying was putting alot of strain on my neck. And it feels like my tailbone has no padding at all lol it hurts so so bad. I saw in a video online a woman said to fold a towel or small pillow up under you.

Anyways I am gonna try to do it the way Meg said!

Wow, Robin! I loved reading that thread. You were so much greener - so much more tentative - than you are now. And I want to see a picture of your glorious ab muscles! I loved that even then, your response wasn't, "I'll never see my abs because I have too much weight to lose," but "I'll have too much loose skin." Green, yes, but still the same "I will do it!" Robin!

Her explanation is of crunches versus sit ups and unfortunately the link she provided doesn't seem to work?

From what I know of the range of motion for crunches is that you should lift your shoulders off the ground but go no further.

You can also do it on the ball and I've seen some version of 'sit ups' on the ball that look like more traditional sit ups but the ball ends up protecting your back.

I just went and updated the post with new links. :)

The Washington Post web site has a ton of video demonstrations of almost exercise you can think of. It's a good site to bookmark. Click on the tabs across the top for different muscle groups and exercise levels. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv...ess/exercises/

Dude! That is so way cool! Thanks for the link.